Some risk factors for varicose veins and spider veins are out of your control. For example, a family history of either can raise your risk.
But some risk factors are modifiable.
“Although factors like age, genetics, and pregnancy cannot be changed, there are several lifestyle habits that may help reduce the risk of developing or worsening both spider veins and varicose veins by improving circulation and reducing pressure in the leg veins,” says Justin Ady, MD, an assistant professor of surgery and the medical director of the noninvasive vascular laboratory at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
“Although spider veins can occasionally cause mild discomfort, varicose veins are more likely to cause symptoms such as aching, heaviness, swelling, itching, or leg fatigue,” Dr. Ady says.
Experts explain five lifestyle factors that can worsen varicose and spider veins, and provide tips on how you can make adjustments to improve your vein health.
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